In Braves camp on a minor league deal, Freddy Garcia said he will not go to Triple-A if he fails to make the Opening Day roster. "I told my agent, 'If I don't make the team, I'm going home,'" Garcia said. "I'm not going back to the minor leagues, like last year. I did it last year. But if I don't make the team, I'll go home and spend time with the family." With the out clause in Garcia's contract, MLB.com's Mark Bowman says the righty "seems destined to gain a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster." He could possibly be the No. 5 starter until Gavin Floyd (elbow) is ready, but more likely he'll be used in long relief.

Braves re-signed RHP Freddy Garcia to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Garcia pitched well down the stretch for the Braves last season, even earning a start in their NLDS elimination game loss to the Dodgers. Overall, the right-hander posted a 4.37 ERA over 80 1/3 frames for the Braves and Orioles in 2014. It's possible he could compete for the final spot in the rotation if the Braves wind up keeping Alex Wood in the bullpen. More likely, though, is that he'll represent depth at Triple-A or be used as a long man in the bullpen.

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that the Mets have had dialogue with free agent right-hander Freddy Garcia. The Mets are in the market for a veteran starter that can be had on a minor league deal to compete with Jenrry Meija and Raphael Montero for the team's fifth starter's job, and Garcia fits the bill. The 37-year-old hurler has also proven his ability to pitch out of the bullpen in the past, which makes him an attractive option as a swingman.

According to Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York, the Yankees are not interested in free agent right-hander Freddy Garcia. Garcia pitched with the Yankees in 2011 and 2012, but the club ruled out a reunion when asked by his agent. The 37-year-old posted a 4.37 ERA and 46/17 K/BB ratio over 80 1/3 innings this past season at the major league level. The Braves haven't ruled out bringing him back while the Mets are reportedly considering him as rotation insurance.

David Lennon of New York Newsday reports that the Mets will meet with the representatives for pitchers Freddy Garcia, Johan Santana and infielder Cesar Izturis on Tuesday. Garcia and Santana are viewed stopgap options for the rotation while Izturis could potentially fill the utility infielder role vacated by the recently non-tendered Justin Turner. All three players should come at a reasonable price.

Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets are expected to look into free agent right-hander Freddy Garcia. Like with Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Mets would consider him as a stopgap option while they wait for some of their young starters to come up from the minors. Now 37 years old, Garcia posted a 4.37 ERA and 46/17 K/BB ratio over 80 1/3 innings at the major league level this year, but finished strong with the Braves and even made a start in the playoffs.

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports notes that the Braves are interested in bringing back free agent right-hander Freddy Garcia. Nothing is imminent at the moment. The 37-year-old hurler pitched surprisingly well down the stretch last season, posting a 1.65 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 20/5 K/BB ratio over 27 1/3 innings with the Braves. He'd presumably provide additional rotation depth while serving as a long relief option out of the bullpen.

Freddy Garcia held the Dodgers to two runs over six innings in Monday's loss. Garcia gave up eight hits -- including a pair of homers -- and walked two. He was running on fumes in the sixth and should have been removed, but he managed to get through the inning and ultimately gave the Braves all they could have hoped for. Atlanta took a 3-2 lead into the eighth inning, but David Carpenter coughed it up while Craig Kimbrel stood on the bullpen mound, looking helpless.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Wednesday that Freddy Garcia will start Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, if necessary. Garcia will get the nod after he posted a 1.65 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 20/5 K/BB ratio over 27 1/3 innings in September. However, the veteran right-hander struggled in his stop with Baltimore earlier this year and had a 5.20 ERA in 107 1/3 innings with the Yankees last year. It's not an ideal situation.

Freddy Garcia is on the Braves' roster for the NLDS against the Dodgers. In turn, the Braves didn't include Paul Maholm on the roster. Garcia, who posted a 1.65 ERA over 27 1/3 innings down the stretch, appears on track to start Game 4 of the NLDS.